Alexander County Junior Livestock Show
The 2019 Alexander Junior Livestock Show will be held Saturday, August 24 at H&H Arena. The show is open …
4-H Youth Development
4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina, educating hundreds of thousands of young people each year. Extension’s 4-H program is growing the next generation of leaders and equipping youth with the skills to succeed.
2019 Alexander County 4-H Summer Opportunities
Are you looking for something educational but lots of fun for your kids to do this summer while they …
Alexander 4-H Newsletter
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Household Hazardous Waste Day
The biennial Alexander County Household Hazardous Waste Day will take place Saturday, May 4, 2019, in the County Administration …
4-H Expressive Arts Contest
Entry forms for Talent, Photo, Craft, and Fashion Contest are linked below. All items are due to the 4-H …
September 2018 4-H Newsletter
Check out the latest Alexander County 4-H news and events by clicking the link below: September 2018 4-H …
4-H Newsletter for June, July, and August
Check out the June, July, and August 4-H Newsletter: …
Alexander 4-H Newsletter - May 2018
Check out the latest Alexander 4-H Newsletter: …
Healthy Living Workshop
Need something for your youth to do on an early release day? Below is a great workshop! Healthy Living Workshop May …
Alexander 4-H Summer Opportunities
To register for the camps listed above go to the following link for the registration form: 4-H Summer Opportunities Registration …
Alexander 4-H Expressive Arts Contests
It’s that time again to begin preparing for the 4-H Expressive Arts Context. Entry Forms for Talent, Photo, Craft …
4-H Holiday Craft Workshop
The annual Alexander County Holiday Craft Workshop will be held at the Alexander Extension Center on November 22nd from …
Farm City Week History and Events
The first Farm City Week was born in 1955 when Charles Dana Bennett, businessman from Vermont and Merle H. …
Alexander County Extension Programs and Events
Sign up to receive a monthly newsletter by email of current programs and events being offered by Alexander County …
4-H Bake Off Contest
Alexander 4-H will be holding the 2016 4-H Bake Off Contest in November. The contest is for youth ages …
4-H Summer Opportunities
Alexander 4-H Summer Opportunities Calendar is now available. Lots of fun events have been planned and we look forward …
A New 4-H Horse Club
We are excited to announce that we are offering a new horse club for 4-H’ers. Denise Vick, of Alexander …
Alexander County Top Shots 4-H Club Participate in Regional Competition
Members of the Alexander Top Shots 4-H Club recently competed in the Central Region 4-H Shooting Sports Competition at …
Alexander County 4-H Summer Opportunities
Summer break is just around the corner for many youth…do you have plans for them. Alexander County 4-H has …
4-H Photo Contest
4-H Photo Contest Entry Form …
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